Aged 16 and over
£14.99
Children
£10.00
Minimum fundraising target
£50.00
Date
Sunday 13 Jul 2025
Time
11:00
Venue
Verulamium Park
Life is worth Racing for. Enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life and raise money for life-saving cancer research.
At just over 2 miles, 3k is ideal for families or groups having a go at their first Race for Life. It's a fun, achievable event for everyone – and an unforgettable day out. There's no pressure to finish in a certain time. Walk, jog or run or make your way around the course however suits you and help fund life-saving cancer research.
The start and finish is on grass. The course has a few slopes and is mostly on grass.
Our courses are accurately measured with a measuring wheel, which may differ from GPS devices. Please follow the designated route closely to maintain the intended distance; cutting corners will affect your distance covered.
You can take part in any Race for Life event as an individual or a group to raise money for life-saving research. Walk, jog or run together in a group or go solo at your own pace, or lead the way as a Group Leader and get family, friends and colleagues involved! However you choose to take part, you’re helping to beat cancer.
Shake off any pre-Race nerves and get moving with our fun warm-up session just before your event.
Bring along as many supporters as you like to cheer you on! We’ve got things for everyone to do, check out the Location section above to see what’s happening on the day.
After you've completed the course, stay on and celebrate with other participants, friends and family with a picnic in the park.
10m
More than 10 million of you have taken part in Race for Life events since 1994, fundraising for Cancer Research UK.
£970m
Race for Life has raised over £970 million towards life-saving cancer research since it began 30 years ago.
130,000+
With your money, we've helped develop radiotherapy, which helps 130,000+ people with cancer in the UK every year.
Once you sign up for your Race for Life event, you'll receive an email with all the need-to-know details to help you feel fully prepared for the day.
The start and finish is on the field next to Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre.
If using what3words, enter ///neat.lies.tone in the free app, to find the exact starting point.
By car:
General Event Parking: If you are arriving by car, you will not be allowed to use the car parks located within Verulamium Park. We recommend that you use the multi-storey car parks in St Albans city centre which are just a short walk away from the park itself.
Please be aware that parking charges apply on Sundays. For more information, please visit the St Albans Council car parks website: https://www.stalbans.gov.uk/car-parks-and-street-pay-and-display
STRICTLY NO PARKING ON A4147 - BLUEHOUSE HILL AND HEMEL HEMPSTEAD ROAD (near the Museum).
Blue Badge Parking: Blue badge parking is available in the Westminster Lodge carpark adjacent to the main event site and start area.
Volunteer Parking: There is parking available at Westminster Lodge car park - charges apply. The Event Manager will provide further details nearer the time.
Drop Offs: Drop off area is in the Westminster Lodge Carpark. PLEASE NOTE THAT NO EVENT PARKING IS ALLOWED.
Electric Charging points: Griffiths retail park AL1 2DF.
Public transport and pedestrians:
Pedestrians: Please access the park via Westminster Lodge Leisure Centre off Holywell hill.
Bus: 302, 321, 724, 84
Train: St Albans Abbey station - 15 minute walk via Holywell Hill. St Albans City Station - 36 minute walk via Victoria Street.
Cycling & Bike Racks: Bike racks are available in Westminster Lodge Carpark and also near the Theatre.
Refreshments
Toilets
Dogs allowed
Suitable for pushchairs
Wheelchairs accessible
Bag drop
Showers
Parking
The route is wheelchair accessible with assistance due to a few grass up hill sections.
We aim for maximum accessibility at our events. Our contact centre and on-site team are ready to assist with any needs or questions you may have.
Additional Support request badges are available, and our Event Managers are trained Dementia Friends.
Your entry fee covers the cost of your event, but your fundraising helps us save and improve lives. Join the celebration, join the family, and join the thousands helping to raise the money we need to power Cancer Research UK’s biggest discoveries.
When you sign up to an event, you'll get fundraising support every step of the way. Get top tips, ideas and resources to help you hit your target and raise as much money as possible for life-saving cancer research.
Choose a training plan to help you get Race for Life ready. You could even use Strava or Fitbit to track your walk, jog or run.
Once you've signed up, join the Race for Life Super Supporters Facebook group to help you get motivated!
